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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19
ME. A companion to SHE. By II. Rider Haggard. BUTLER BROTHERS. New York and Chicago. Copyright.

1 am totally innocent of this book (of which the subtitle is "Window Curtains" and which appears to treat chiefly of furniture and dollars. did not write it, and read it I cannot. Here, however, is sentence taken at hazard from the second page: "I was ushered into a parlor elegantly at- tired (sic) in sofas, easy chairs, gilt mirrors and handsome window cur tains."
 I think that most people who write books would object to this elegantly attired parlor being fathered upon them. Personally have had various experiences of this nature. To ordi- nary every day piracy I am accus- toned. Indeed, at this moment am engaged in collecting specimens of thirteen competing American editions Gall of them pirated) that have been printed from a single work of mine. Not long ago my book "Allan Quar- termain" was published from my un- corrected proofs, which by some dark and mysterious means found their way into the hands of the American firm that was so good as to hurry them into the notice of the world. The object of this delicate attention was to flood the market with copies of my book before it could be printed from the advanced sheets" supplied to the authorized publishers, and thus deprive the writer of the few pounds he might gain by two days priority of sale. Needless to say, 1t succeeded to a marked extent. These things and their like I have endured in silence. But I venture to think, and I believe all honest men, American or English, will agree with me, that it is scarcely right that mans name should be practically forged for the purpose of imposing worthless book upon a confiding public.
 It is argued, especially by MT. Brander Matthews, that American au- thors suffer similar ills in England. In the main this is not sound argu- ment. Public opinion in this country runs too strongly against such doubt ful performances. Moreover, the American author can protect himself by the simple expedient of prior pub lication in England. I would suggest, however, that this cry should with out further delay be taken out of the mouths of the apologists of book theft. Copyright can, I believe, be extended to the citizens of any coun- try by simple order of her majesty in council. Why Is not this done in the case of the American authors? Meanwhile I wish to say this,-The American legislature has it in its power, without materially increasing the cost of books, to protect authors, foreign or American. from wrongs or frauds such as have alluded to. Al scheme will shortly be laid before the public which will attain this end if congress can be persuaded to pass it into law. I devoutly trust for the sake of all concerned that the con- stant recurrence of discreditable incl dents such as I have described may weigh with it when the matter Is brought forward for consideration.
 l am, sir, your obedient servant,
 Fl. RIDER HACGApn
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19

A man reading in . fAshion journal that "fdr stole" was tho thing, went out and stole one, but he found that it want tho thing when he fAll into tho hAnds of tho law.- Texas GytiAcs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Il warn you that have come here
to make legal tender in the time Of
the contract. You will heve to take
the consequences in the courts of re,
fusing.'
Then the man weakened and open.
ed the door. Jim and his wife went
into the front room, opened the grip
sack and put the bundles of bank
notes on the table. 1t was now 1C
minutes of midnight.
L can't count that money in an
hour, said the man.
You needn't said Jim it is
counted already, and there's the GER
tifcates.'
The man wouldn't take the money
at first, but he saw that Jim had
the winning cards, and he gave in and
signed the papers. A few minutes
afterward the Turner's were back in
the car and speeding to Bay City
where they took breakfast. The pro-
perty has been sold since, and jim
made half million out of it."-De
troit Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02
The Whole Story.

The Boston Transcript tells of little
girl in that city who wandered away
from home and into neighbor's house
and how her mother told large New
foundland dog which was in the habit
of playing with her to 60 and find her
The dog obeyed, ran to the neighbor'.
house, and when some ladies went in
in the words of our Boston friend
crushed up to Nellie. seized her dress
with his teeth and began dragging her
to the door. An attempt was made
to drag him of, but he growled and
held his place. The little girl, begin.
ming to be frightened, gave up all re.
sistance and trotted home by his side,
and he delivered her, with an air of
triumph, into her mothers hands,"
We cannot comprehend why our
contemporary at Boston should not
tell the whole story. Modesty must
probably, however, be the real cause.
The facts are that this large, intelli-
gent dog, when he arrived at the house
after glancing up at the number and
throwing away his cigar, rang the
door-bell, and to the lady who re-
sponded, said:
Madame, I believe there's little
girl here whom l want"
81 guess not" replied tho woman,
"and unless you go away shall call
the police"
That's all right" continued the in
telligent Boston dog, ms he brushed
past her into the room, "but this is
the girl 1 want, and she must come
right along with me-" She accord
ingly trotted away with him and he
soon delivered her to her mothers
hands, with these remarkable words :
Here's your kid. now gimme a
bone."
Thus we see that if the Bell had
not given the facts as above Just at
the right time, good story would
have been spoiled by Boston modesty.
Dakota Bell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02
A Compliment.

81 understand" said COW boy
county politician, walking into the
Office of the local paper the other
day, revolver in hand II understand
that you called ME liar in your pa
per this morningp
$50 did, my dear sir" said the
editor, calmly, "but I only said you
were campaign liar"
"Oh is that all ?" said the notified
intruder, and, after rendering the
molder of pnblic opinion his fine cut,
he walked peacefully out.-San Fran
cisco Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

A Philadelphia man was so rejoiced
when he became a father that he un-
furled large American flag to the
breeze. Infantry colors, we suppose.
-Ex
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

1t is a pleasing sight to see roses
and lilies on young lady's cheek ;
but we esteem it a very bad sign to see
a young mans face break out in bios
soms.-Hartford Sunday Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Mr.. Bell, who offers his yacht, the
Thistle, for sale, has had no offers. If
he wants her to 60 off he should put
her up for sail.-Norristown Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Come to think of it, we have never
known sailor to be afflicted with
hydrophobia though injured by the
bite of rope.-Lowell Citizen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

The man who says that he can do
anything must have been born under
the tropic of can, sir.'-Boston Cour-
ier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

We do not see what it is that clock
is ashamed of, that it should be con-
stantly striving to cover its face with
its hands.-Lowell Citizen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02
Advertising Rates.

Business Cards. one year, one dollar per line.
Lco'd notices. among local reading mstter, ten
tents per linz for each insertion.
Business notices Ave cents per limo each insertion.
Births, Marriages and Deaths free.
Obituaries, Resolutions, Cards Of Thanks, eto.,
at adyertisins rates.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

One of the most astonishing facts in
zoology is that horses are sometimes
dear, but it is not known that deer are
ever horses.-Lowell Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

The naughty young lady can no
deny that she is maiden vain.-Mer
chant Traveller.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

The Goldfish is not particularly beau
tiful, but the potato is often mashed
on him.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Sweet things are generally sticky
That's the reason so many men "get
stuck" on pretty girls.-New Haven
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Friend-"Stammer, old boy, l hear
you have purchased parrot ?"
Stammer-"Ye-ye-yeth, an it ith
gw-gw-gweat f-f-tun, you know. I'm
t-t-teaching it ito t-t-talk., Epoch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

1t is about time for the car stove to
90 again. 1t should be fired at once.
New Haven News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Worth repeating--a kiss-some-
times.-Burlington Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02
WIT AND HUM0R.

At apple bees there is generally a
core'em.-Whitehall Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Agent Ito traveler]-Have you a
policy in case of accident? Traveller
Yes, sir. My policy would be to 60
halves with some smart lawyer and
sue the company for $50,00O.-Tid'
Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02
The Feeling of Love.

Bill, you've been in love, hain't
your said one stripping to another a
year or two older than himself.
"Oh, yes, Tom; I've been there
head over heels couple times"
"Docs it make fellar feel az
though his clothes didn't fit him ?"
That's it,"
"And sorter gloomy and saddish
most of the time ?"
"Well, / should rather say so. II
you've got it in earnest Tom, you feel
as though you'd been fshin' and
didn't get bite"
"Bite! Gosh Feel as though ]
didn't even have no bait."-Chicagc
Ledger.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

A Texas gentleman travelling in a
Pullman palace car in Pennsylvania
happened to say that he was from the
Lone Star State.
DO you live in the western per.
ton of the State ?" asked man op.
posite.
IL do"
"In Tom Green county ?"
That's my county"
Live near Carson p
That's my town."
Perhaps you know my brother
William Henry Jonesy
"Know himi Gimme your hand,
stranger. 1 helped hang William
Henry the night before ! left. He
was a horse-thief, but good one."-
Texas Siftings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Charley-Will, l saw you buy a
load of lumber this morning. l
thought you only bought wheat, oats
and the like.
Will-So do. You see, ] bought
the lumber for the grain in the wood
The Waverly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

"Did you think of me very often
while / was away this summer, FL
berta ?" Indeed, my own Ethelred,
1 did hardly anything else; the
weather was so beastly hot it was ut
terly impossible for one to make the
slightest ertion."-Burdette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Jones got married the other day,
and this is the notice he put OH his
shop door
"Closed on account of the coniugal
association of two individuals of diff
ferent sexes."-Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Duncan Il. Cameron, NJ. d. G. NJ.
Graduate McGill University Montreal late house
surgeon Montreal General Hospital. Diseases of
eyes and ears speciality. Office with DIR. Wilkin-
SON. Second street. 1856
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

He had evidently studied history.
She-Freddie, how often have
told you not to play with your sol
diers on Sunday?
He-Yes; but. mamma, this is a
religious war,-Accident News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

For everything to use OF cat.
Rice, Coffee, Nutmeg-, Tea and Meat,
Allspice and Candy, Starch and Soap,
New Prunes and cuVsnt'. Seeds and Rope,
Knives, Forks and Spoons, Gunpowder. Hams
Lines, Fish-hooks, Cartridges and CLAIMS,
Ink, Paper. Pens, Lcad-peneils, States.
Nappics and Pitchers, Soups and Plates.
shotguns and Muskets Rifles fine,
Don't faiI to and the Big Deer sign.
East, South and West their treasures bring.
Where all who buy rejoice and sing.
Each one who comes brings many more,
You'll hnd the throng ct
DEWEY'S Store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-11-02

Young artist displaying a pictured
This painting is entitled Jonah
and the Whale" Possible purchaser
Where is Jonah? Young artist
You notice the rather distended ap-
pearance of the whale midway be-
tween the neck and the tail Posssi-
BILE purchaser-Yes. Young artist
That's Jonah.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-05-11
AGE BUSTERS, d ds:.s s.''t l sf-, cs- and

Capt. X. j. Wilson Is having the
roof of his frame store building re-
painted. We would like TO see the
good work extend all up and down the
line on Main street,
CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's Ca
tarrh Remedy. Price 80 cents. Nasal
Injector free. For sale by j. w. Wells.
---Losr.---On Thursday, April 2sth,
between j. NJ. White q Sons and the
depot, red checked wooden shawl.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving same at this office.
Miss Lizzie Cloud, after quite a
pleasant visit to friends in Russellville,
left Sunday for her home in Sardis,
Miss. She was accompanied as far as
Little Rock by Mrs. j. ID. Williams.
CALL ON j. w. WELLS WHEN
NEEDING DRUGS, PAINTS. OILS,
yARNIsHES, STATIONERY, CT
CARS, TOBACCO. TOILET ARrlC-
LES, ETC,
DIR. A. X. Howell was at Dover
Monday and stood very flattering ex-
animation before the Medical Board.
lie has decided TO stay in Rnssellville,
and being so well qualified, we bePeak
for him liberal patronage.
--Ziegler Bros, mute the
best lddies ind childrenS
shoes in .Hme17cQ. J.. Il.
ShiRn is the agent In Rus
Sell0ille aad AeepS a nice as
.S021meHt.
DIR. II. NJ. Drummond and family
left Tuesday for a visit to relatives az
Warren, Ark. During the. absence Of
Dr. Drummond, his patrons will re-
ceive prompt and skillful attention from
DR.. Howell, whom he has left in charge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-05-11
arIIC DIIcTCOC Cure your Chils and Tone
AuUc bUS ] EhS up your System. Price soc

DIR. = Raymond of Upton, Tenn,
who is visiting relatives near Potts
Station, was in town Saturday renew
ing acquaintance with one of his old
college mates, DR.. w. Ii. Hill.
II. Il. Shinn has 1pt2t1ned
from the EaSt. His nelO
g00ds are aa7iUing and mey
are eheaper than eUer for
cash.
The proceedings of the probate
court as reported by our Dover CORES
pondent, are necessarily, and unavoid-
ably crowded out this week. They will
appear later.
1T is agreed, that all the business
houses will close tomorrow at II and
remain closed until 2 o'clock, in order
that all may attend the picnic and have
a grand good time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-05-11
Ghe Yemulrat.
LOCAL LINES.

SUNDAY School picnic tomorrow.
Mr.. w. II. York was a visitor at
Dover Monday.
--WANrED--To trade a good organ for
horse. A. ERWIN.
Miss May McCune of Scotsville. is
with friends in town this week.
Miss Sue Lawrence is spending the
week with friends at Dover.
Mr.. r. NJ. Neal of Dover was in
town Monday.
Mr.. G. J.. Kimble of Dardanelle,
was in town on business this week.
-Ague Busters for sale at w. G.
Weimer's. July 6.
sheriff John Young of Dover was
on our streets Monday.
MIR. w. +. Bell spent few days
with friends at London last week
zig yaraS nice 1a20n for
soc at ShiRR'S.
How is boat riding on Sunday?
Ask Mr.. Lipscomb.
DR.. Ruff, of Dover, was in to see us
last Monday.
Mr.. Steve Tucker returned Sunday
from Magnolia, Ark.
y. T. Fowler, ESQ, was over from
Gardens Bottom Saturday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-05-11

-Messrs. Albert j. Pollard and w.
G. Mckinnis we're the only parties
sending in correct answers to the "a
and BIZ problem in our last issue. -" B =
Will never double aAD because their
travelling is in a ratio Of ] to u. Many
thanks gentlemen, we Will expect to
hear from you again in the future.
--Ihe 10D caSh prices at
'Shinn's as maR1Rg a rush at
his house and his statesmen
are busy from morning till
Right.
Col. Sport left last week for Ohio,
where he will abide iE the future.
Before taking the train he assumed a
most humble attitude, aud in his i'm
pressive way prayed for the town. Col.
Sport was a good citizen and his de-
parture is regretted by his many friends.
SLEEPLEsS NIGHTS, made miser
able by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. For sale
by j. w. Wells.
1t is said that Missouri preacher
had to pay $5S. for kissing one of his
sisters in the church. We don't doubt
but what the kiss was worth many
times that price, bnt how the preacher
raised the money to crafty his taste for
such n luxury is the puzzle.
--One nun and one horse
.WiM q Planet Jr., CNltigat0r
can D2OW from 8 to 8 acres
OF corn or c0H0R q day.
What 0ther culti0at0r nil
do H2
1t was not without some feeling of
regret, that many of their friends as
sembled at the depot Monday evening
to bid adieu to Mrs. r. b. Pott3 and
family. They leave host of friends
in Russelville who wish them much
happiness and success in their new
home at Springfield, Mo.
The game Of base ball at Dover
last Saturday between the "Sehool
Boys" and the Scrubs was one of
considerable interest. As the game
advanced, great excitement was evinc-
ed on both sides. 1t resulted in a tally
Of Is to ~, in favor of the "Scrubs.
One Peter Laniier, who was arrest
ed and brought before Justice McKin-
ney, last week and charged with forg-
cry, succeeded in clearing himself last
Saturday by taking advantage of leg
bail, aud quitting himself of RUSSELL
Vile and all it contained. After all
that is very good way to get shut of
such characters.
Our bachelor friend who was inter-
ested in the gift service is still lett like
lone MULLEN stalk in a thrown-ont
field. He endorses the lecture on "Se-
Letting Partner" but he thinks the
move should be mutual. and that an
exhortation should be made to induce
certain persons to act on the proposi-
tions laid down.
The following is test of marks
manship as shown by shooting glass
balls, at Dover last Saturday, which
will be renewed again at the pic mic
to- morrow:
r. b. Higgins, 6; d. w. Brown, 6;
j. w. Quinn, z; Jim Young, 4; Gus
Higgins, 2. Total %.
i. j. Perryman. o; JEFF Davis, 6; b..
j. Strickland, 5; Jno. Young, s; j. T.,
Higgins. s. Total So.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-05-11
Davis & Son,
Real
Estate
AQts.

We have some valuable real estate Tor
sale, which is very cheap and will be
sold ON reasonable terms as to pay
ments, and this property consists of
both city property and farming lands.
We have made arrangements to adj
vertise any lands put in our hands for
sale, and if no sale is made we charge
nothing for advertising. But land will
only be taken IN our agency at fair
price, and no tract will be taken for a
shorter period than six months.
We have for sale fine farm six miles
north of Russellville of 342 acres, with
one hundred acres in cultivation. The
farm is most desirable place in fine
state of cultivation, we'll watered, fine
range for stock and so located that the
range will continue for years to come.
The farm has four wells and one last
ing spring of water, and no doubt but
that there are large deposits of coal on
the land. There are 200 acres in the
bottom, very rich, 70 acres of which is
in high state of cultivation. This
farm will be sold, and those who wish
to invest in real estate had better call
soon. The timber on this land Will
pay Tor the land.
We have one of the incest dwelling
houses in town for sale, with four
rooms all completed, A lots running
back through the entire block, good
barn and out building. This house
will be sold on reasonable terms,
and the house is located in one of the
best localities in town. Call early or
you will loose bargain.
We have a plat of land of acres,
we will sell on the most reasonable
terms. This plat of land is situated
Just outside the corporate limits of the
town and Immediately opposite the res
idence of Judge r. B. Wilson. This
land is cheap, and will be sold.
We have house and two lots known
as the Mac Jones house, for sale very
cheap, and we must sell this place, and
will do so, for we will sell house and
lots for the value of the lots.
We have other valuable property in
the county for sale.
We have 40 acres of coal land adjoin.
Ing Ouita coal land, same character OF
coal as the 0uita mines, and the vein is
from 20 to IS inches thick. We will
sell this land cheap. There is other
coal land lying ABIDING this land that
can be bought.
We have 50 acres OF coal land lying
in one mile of the town of Atkins, In
this county. Parties wishing to invest
ia coal lands had better put themselves
In communication with us, as we give
valuable information in regard to the
coal land Of tho county. All inquiries
in reparl the lands we have for sale
or any Information In reference to the
county, VIII be promptly answered free
of charge. We have one Of the best
counties in the state. The county il
situated midway between Little Rock
and Fort Smith, on the Little Rock and
Fort Smith railroad. Parties wishing
information in reference to the county
will please address us aL Russellville
Arkansas, and we will send descrip
ton of the county, its towns, and re-
sources, which will DO published mex
week. DAVIS a. son.
Russellville, Ark.